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Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day

Biden commutes the sentences for 1,500 people, the largest act of clemency in a day

The 1,500 people had been serving long prison sentences that would have been shorter under today's laws and practices. Three Minnesota women are among those to get their federal convictions pardoned.
by Tamara Keith and Chandra Colvin

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St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan

St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan

The St. Paul City Council approved a property tax levy increase that’s less than what Mayor Melvin Carter wanted — even after he reduced his original proposal. Like municipalities and counties across Minnesota, the capital city is facing increased costs and turning to taxpayers to pay more.
by Matt Sepic

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UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed

UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed

The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system's problems are complex and can't be pinned on one player or industry.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

Appetites investigates: Was Chicago Mix actually invented in Minnesota?

It’s called Chicago Mix: that curious mixture of savory and sweet popcorn, the candy-coated mixed with the cheesy. But despite the regional name, there are claims that Chicago Mix originated in Minnesota.
by Lisa Ryan

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The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery

The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery

Art Hounds recommend the Twin Ports exhibit “Loaded” by Duluth artists Rob Quisling and Jonathan Thunder and “Journey to Joy: Rise, Relevance, Representation in Children’s Picture Books.”
by Emily Bright

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